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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
INTERSTATE COMMERCE.
A Bill to Amend the Action
Thereof.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. 13.-The
bill introduced by Senator Cullom
to-day to amend the interstate COM
merce act, embOdies the most important
suggestions that have been made for
Guiding the recommendations of the
commissioners. The amendments are
voluminous and i'll minute legal form.
The following is synopsis of their
more important provisions:
FirSt-TO extend the provisions of the
act so as to make the act apply to eX-
press, sleeping car, drawing room car,
palace car, stock car and tank car COM
panieS. and ''any other companies, as .
sociations or persons furnishing for
public use upon railroad cars and other
instrumentalities for the transportation
of persons or property"
Second-The words, "Or other car
riers," are inserted twice in the fifth
section. SO as to prohibit not only pool
ing by different railroads, but between
railroads and other carriers.
Third-ln the sixth section, which re-
lates to the publication of rates, the
provisions with respect to the advance
and reduction in rates are repeated so
as TO apply specifically to joint through
rates. The short haul provision is also
repealed in order that there shall be no
question that it also applies to joint
through rates.
Fourth-As to the short haul provis-
ion, it is provided that where complaint
is made against two or more carriers for
violating it, and the violations occur be-
tween points on the road of one only,
that road only shall be held liable for
the violation.
Fifth-The commission is authorized
to prescribe the form in which the
schedule prescribed by the law for pub
lie inspection shall be prepared or ar
ranged. No special form is prescribed
in the law.
Eighth-The commission is also au-
thOrized to make provision for the Off
cial publication of its decisions.
Seventh-An addition to section Is,
which relates to compensation for dam
ages, is proposed to the effect that when
a complainant is seeking to recover
damages the carrier may file with the
commission its consent that the commits
sion may pass on the question of dam
ages, and in such case the carrier shall
be bound by the decision of the commits
sion, and the decision of the commIs-
sion shall stand as judgment which
may be enforced by execution by
United States marshals in the same
manner as judgments of the United
States circuit court are enforced. In
case such assent is not filed, the COM
mission may investigate and report the
subject of damages, and if it shall report
that the complainant has suffered dam
ages to specified amount it may name
the time for the payment for such
damages, and if the carrier shall make
the payment within the time named,
the sum shall be in full satisfaction of
any claim the complainant may have
under the act in respect to the grievan-
ces complained of; but if such payment
is not made, the complainant may pro-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
ChinS From the Tics.

The Omaha road sent out three sleepers
filed with excursionists for California. by
way of Omaha, and two sleepers, also filled
with eXcursionists, went yesterday by the
Kansas City route to the same destination.
On Jan. all lines running between St
Paul and Minneapolis will put on sale hun
dred-ride Communication ticket between these
points. This ticket will be personal and good
for sixty..days at the rate of S15.
The Omaha company win sell tickets to
Chicago at one and one-third fare to com
mercial travelling men and their families at
tending their annual meeting.
j. L. Forester, general freight agent of the
Milwaukee & Northern, is in st. Paul
c. W. Morrill, general travelling agent of the
Houston d Texas Central, is in town.
F. B. Clarke and j. Il. Clarke both of the
Omaha road, have gone to Chicago.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
,Postmasters' Convention.

, WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The second
national convention of third and fourth
class postmasters of the United States
met here this morning. About $50 post
masters were present, representing
twenty-five states. A permanent Or
sganization was effected by the election
sOf the following officers: Chairman,
Hon. Robert Wright, of Michigan;
secretary, Thomas G.. Brady, of West
Virginia; assistant secretaries, j. g.
Herzog, of Ohio, and T. A. Winchell, of
Iowa. A vice president was elected
from each state represented. Commit
tees on resolutions, bill and special
committee to investigate and report
upon the abuse of the law relating to
second class matter were appointed.
One of the principal objects of the con-
vention is to obtain the passage of bill
by congress increasing and equalizing
upon a basis of work performed, the
compensation of third and fourth class
pOstmaSterS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
A Fine Book.

Earth, Sea and Sky, or Marvels of
the Universe" being full and graphic
description of all that is marvellous and
wonderful in every continent of the
globe, in the world of waters and the
starry heavens, published by the En-
pyreal Publishing house. st. Paul, is a
magnificent work, which comprises
three books in one volume, and contains
800 fine engravings, is vast treasury of
the marvels of the universe. We cor
daily commend this book to our read
erS. No one could obtain the informa-
ton it contains without spending ten
times its cost and much time and labor.
Here it is given in a single volume.
which is issued at a low price. This is
the only complete work of the kind in
print, and it should be read by every in
telligent man and woman. The work
is printed on fine paper, and contains S64
large octave pages. 1t is embellished
with 800 superb engravings by the best
artists, and the price is only S2.75 per
volume.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
A Dead AerOnaut.

OwENsBoRO, KY, Dec. 13.-An i'm
mense balloon was observed sailing over
this city Saturday afternoon at a-great
height. 1t was in view fora long while,
when it began rapidly descending.
Yesterday it was found in an old swamp
about ten miles south of HaweSville.
There were also discovered the enact
ated remains of man who had evil
IDENTIFY been emptied from the basket
several yards from where the air ship
had fallen. 1t is the theory that the
aerOnaut was already dead before the
balloon reached the earth. as no serious
bruises were found upon his body. No
papers OF evidence has been found to
Indicate who the unfortunate man
can be.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
Field Trials.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 13.-The in
augural meeting of the American Field
Trials club began at Florence, Ala, yes
terday. The Derby has twenty-six
starters. The judges are J. Ii. Whit
man, of Illinois; L. NJ. Bumby. of
Georgia, and II. NJ. Markley, of Ohio.
The weather was pleasant and favOra-
bic for good work. Following is the re-
suit of yesterdays contests: Miss
Thompson beat May in heat of thirty
minutes. She was a wider ranger,
faster, quicker in her work and scored
the most points on birds. May eXhib-
tied good qualities also. Allie S made
superior showing, beating Count Paris
easily in twenty-five minutes, although
the latter performed well. Latonia
beat Queen Noble in very close heat by
superiority in pointing and Judgment.
Jacobin won over Ossian with nothing
to spare. The latter excelled in style,
range and Judgment. Hector beat
Little Gift by superior nose and point
ing qualities. The latter was superior
in range. Kings Mark had an advan-
tage in range and speed, yet the loser.
Sirius performed about equally well on
birds
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
Boston Municipal Election.

Boston, Dec. 13.-The vote pOlled in
the municipal election to-day aggre
gated Last, which is larger than any
municipal vote since 1888. OF this num-
Der O'Brien, Democrat, the present in
cumbent, receives 26,621; Hart, Repub-
lican and Independent, 1896, the labor
vote failing to materialize. There have
been several changes in the making of
the board of aldermen, the new board
standing eight Republicans, four Demo-
Gratis, being gain of two members by
the Republicans. The common council
will stand fortythree Democrats,
Twenty-Five Republicans, the same as
last year. The city has undoubtedly
been carried for license, but the total
vote cannot be given yet.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
FAULKNER GETS 1T.
The New West Virginia Senator
Secures His Seat.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
has devoted several hours to-day to
consideration of the West Virginia con-
! tested election cases. Both the contest
ants addressed the committee and both
submitted printed briefs. There is 10
disagreement as to the facts. The bur-
den of Mr.. Lucas argument is embodied
in the following from his brief: eff the
special session had power to elect, then
they have chosen Mr.. Faulkner and he
! is entitled to be sworn in; but if they
had no such power. then there was no
vacancy and their action was ultra wires
and Intellectual either to elect Judge
Faulkner OF to terminate the title of the
Incumbent, Mr.. Lucas, who, as the APP
pOintee of tine governor, is in that event
entitled to be sworn in as senator until
the next meeting of the legislature in
1889. The Legislature of state has
power to make all laws not prohibited
by the constitution of the state or that
of the United States. But this special
session is restricted to certain business
selected by the executive to meet an
emergency" Mr.. Lucas quotes the
provision of the state constitution, which
declares that the legislature, when con-
vened i'll special session, ''Shall
enter upon no business except
that stated i'll the proclamation by which
it was called together" Mr.. Lucas ar
gued that the election came under the
denomination business as used in the
constitution and submitted judicial opin-
ions from West Virginia authorities on
the subject. Mr.. Faulkner contended
that the election of senators was not
comprehended in the term business"
as used in the state constitution and
averred that a vast majority of the jul
dietary and bar of West Virginia was of
his way of thinking. He declared that
every question now before the senate
committee had been raised before the
legislature and decided in way favor
able to his claim. The decision of the
legislature, he admitted, was not bind
ing upon the committee, but it should,
he argued, have persuasive influence.
He said that if the powers to elect
senator were conferred by the state
constitution then his election was irreg-
ular, but if the power was derived from
the federal constitution, as he claimed,
then the act of the legislature was regu-
lar and his election was legal. The COM
mitt5e discussed the matter for an hour
and determined unanimously to report
in favor of Mr.. Faulkner's title to the
vacant seat
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
FOR HOLDING ELECTIONS.
n Bill to Regulate the Holding of
Congressional Elections.

! WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. = Senator
Chandler has introduced bill to regu-
late the holding of congressional cleo
tons in South Carolina, Florida, MisSis-
sippis and Louisiana. 1t provides for
the appointment by the president. with
the advice and consent of the senate, of
four supervisors of election for each
congressional district in the states to
which the measure applies, who are re-
quired to Subdivide the districts into
sufficient number Of voting precincts.
In each precinct the circuit court of the
United States is to appoint four in
spectors and two poll clerks, who are to
make registration of the voters and
conduct the congressional election.
The supervisors are to act as can
wasting board, to receive the returns
from the inspectors and declare
that result of the election. The super
visers, inspectors and poll clerks are to
be divided equally between the two
principal political parties. The meas
of South Carolina, Florida, Mississippi
and Louisiana. 1t is deliberately drawn
and contains minute provisions govern
ing the whole matter of registration and
conduct of elections, together with
PENALTIES FOR ELECTION FRAUDS.
To an Associated Press reported who
asked for an explanation of the theory
and purpose of the bill. Mr.. Chandler
said it was drawn under that clause of
the constitution which provides that the
times, places and manner of holding
elections for representatives in congress
shall be prescribed i'll each state by the
legislature thereof, but congress may
by law make or alter such regulations.
He said the constitutional power made
either to pass a general law for all
states, one applicable to number of
states, or a special law in respect to any
particular state. In reply to query
as to his purpose in limiting the
operation of the measure to the four
states named, he said: at is my desire
to secure if possible, the passage ola
national election law in those states
where there is manifest and aVOwed
suppression of Republican suffrage. In
Louisiana Democratic leaders declare
their intention not to allow cOlOred peO-
pie to vote the Republican ticket, and
have also asserted their intention to
settle this question without the slight
est regard to Northern sentiment on the
subject. Hence think that both North
ern sentiment and interest should lead
to the passage of laws to limit the sup
preston of the suffrage to elections for
state officers, and give us free suffrage
for national Offices" Mr.. Chandler
said his measure did not cover preSi-
dental electors. for the reason that the
constitution gave no authority for it.
He expressed Il belief that the bill, or a
similar one, will pass the senate, and a
hope that it may pass the house.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
A COWBOYS ANTICS.
He Runs Amuck and Kills His
Man.

HAMMOND, Ind, Dec. 13.-The prize
fight between William Somers. of Chi
cago and an unknown from Michigan
City, at HeSSyille tonight was indef-
nitelyipostponed by the action of Claude
Kimball, cowboy just from the West,
who with 44-caliber revolver in each
hand, ran amuck through the crowd of
a hundred sports present. Kimball fired
Unfortunately into the assemblage
and for few moments the saloon
where the fist fight was to have taken
place seemed pandemonium. Peter
Reich, the salOOnkeeper, pulled a re-
vOlver on Kimball. There was an eX-
change of shots. and Reich fell mOrtally
wounded. Kimball took to the woods.
He had been drunk and Obstreperous
early in the evening" and was put out of
the saloon. In revenge he fired vOlley
into the windows, but no one was hurt,
and the saloOnkeeper treated it as
joke. The cowboy was quieted down
and put to bed. 1t was when everything
was in readiness for the prize fight that
he jumped wildly into the room and
began shooting right and left.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
The Washington Christmas Club.
Special to the Globe.


WAsHINGToN, Dec. 13.-The Christ
mas club of this district, including
Georgetown, is at work. Annually the
ladies, girls, youths and gentlemen
gather together and form the Christmas
club. The idea originated in Boston
several years ago, and is a good one.
The various portions of the city are di-
vided off into districts and delegates APP
pointed to look after the poor. Reports
are made to the club, and proper atten-
tion is given to each case. Thus, on the
morning when the angels are singing
peace on earth, good will to men,"
the mortals are showing their good will
by bringing peace and happiness into
the homes of the needy. Shoes, stock
ings and other necessaries are furnished
where they will do practical good. On
Christmas evening or afternoon the
children are gathered together and
seated at tables on which turkeys and
other good and palatable dishes are
spread. 1t is a grand, good, organized
charity which might well be initiated in
all cities
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
Another Princely Patron.

LONDON, Dec. 13-The success of J,
L. Sullivan in Ireland is quite as pro-
nounced as that which he met in Eng,
land. Prince Edward of Saxe-W eimar.
commander of the forces in Ireland,
proved to be as potent patron of the
American pugiiist in Dublin as the
Prince of Wales was in London, and the
Boston man is reaping full harvest in
consequence. Prince Edwards recep-
ton of Sullivan last evening was of a
most fraternal character, and the lat
ter's easy manner clearly indicated that
he had already learned to consider
princes as rather commonplace persons.
Sullivan gives an exhibition at Water
ford tonight, where almost the entire
house was sold in advance of his ar
rival
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
An Overdose of Laudanum.

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-This afternoon
while a meeting was being held in
Unity church, attended for the most
part by richly dressed women,
lady wildly rushed through the door
way with hair dishevelled and dress
diSordered. All were staring at the
intruder in surprise, when she staggered,
stumbled and fell in heap in the entry.
A physician worked over her until she
recovered, when she told him her name
was Mrs. Harrington. She had taken
an overdose of laudanum just before en-
tering the church. Mrs. Harrington is
the daughter of Henry G. Walker, the
wealthy wholesale carriage dealer. She
has been some years married to Mr..
Harrington, though not very happily.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
Stein Held for Trial.

PITTsBURG. Pa, Dec. 13.-Orth II.
Stein, alias John Armytage, arrested
here recently for attempting to pass a
forged check for $500 to which was at
tached the signature of j. w. Mackay,
the California millionaire, had hear
ing to-day. As the parties most inter
ested did not seem inclined to prose-
cute, it was expected that Stein would
be released, but he was finally held for
trial at court on a.charge Of forging
United States cancellation stamps. The
stamps were placed on number of let
tiers which Stein claimed to have re-
ceived from California, but which had
never naSSed through the mails.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
AT THE ZENITH CITY.
A Young Man Arrested on a Very
Serious Charge.

Serious Charge.
Special to the Globe
DULUTH, Mimi, Dec. 13.-John Rol-
Inns, plumber of Mime apolis, who
has been working here during the sum-
mer, has been arrested on complaint of
Miss Julia Rodney, who charges him
with bastardy. Rollins pleaded not
guilty and his examination was set for
tomorrow. His father is expected in
the city before the hearing. Miss Rod
ney is resident of Minneapolis and
has been here seeking an adjustment
by Rollins of the otfenSe he denies, for
the past month.
SETTINGS.
The Zenith City Electric Light COM
pany is DESTROYS of obtaining twenty
year franchise to put in and maintain a
plant of LOCO lights, Edison patent, to
illuminate the city Their idea is to
nave the new system in working order
by April l. The proper council commit
tee is considering the subject.
A new corporation, with a capital
stock of 100000 in S25 shares, has
been organized. 1t is called the Home
iron Mining company, and Emil Hart
man, K. ID. Mallet, John Flynn, r. n.
Marble and n. r. Harvey are named
among the incorporatOrs.
The system of full paid fire depart
ment is being encouraged by recent
movements of the city council. Chief
Hathaway and quite a force are now
employed full time.
1t is reported that J. j. HILL of the
Manitoba, has purchased forty acres of
Rlce's point property, to be used as a
coal dock site. The price paid for the
land was 100000.
People with money to invest will do well
to turn their attention to Duluth and Supe
rior. NJ. B, Harrison, real estate exchange,
Hotel st. Louis building, Duluth, has a large
list of property In both places for sale low.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
a Wild Ride.

POTTsvILLE, Pa, Dec. ia smash
up occurred on the Philadelphia q
Reading railroad this morning. An en-
CINE and thirteen loaded cars broke
loose at ThOmaston and dashed down
the steep grade at frightful speed.
When they reached Minersville. dis
lance of nearly four miles, they collid-
ed with a coal train, causing wreck.
Berger, the fireman, was badly injured.
August Christ, telegraph operator,
who was Oh the engine, jumped and
landed on a bridge, where he hung sus-
pended by his right hand until pass
lug engine crushed it to a jelly. when
he dropped to the ground, breaking his
leg and sustaining internal injuries.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
A Fire in New York.

New YORK, Dec. 13.-A fire broke
out early this morning in the seven
story building No. 1853 Greene street. 1t
occurred on the fourth story, which. with
the fifth, sixth and seventh. are Occu-
pied by Hayes d Pauley, dress trim
mings and braids. Their loss is about
100000. Schorestene Bros, agents and
manufacturers of silk pushes, lost 49,
900. S. Hirsch & Sons, seal skins and
dealers in raw and dressed furs, lost by
water $50, 600, with an insurance of S25,-
600. Messrs. Steidecke & Ernsheimer
own the building, which was damaged
81 600
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
Went for License.

SALEM, Mass, Dec. 13.-Salem re
elects Raymond, Republican, mayor.
The council is Republican. License is
carried.
WORCESTER, Mass, Dec 15.-The Re-
publicans to-day reelected Samuel
Winslow mayor by 1,123 majority and
elected s out of IL councilmen; the Ii
cense vote was 1921 yeas, 5,037 nays.
NEwBURYPoRT, Mass, Dec. 13-
House, Republican, was elected mayor
to-day by 113 plurality. The city coun-
ell is l3 Republicans, 5 Democrats. Al
dermen equally divided. License,
1928 yeas, 697 nays.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
Minnesota's Money.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-It is not i'm
possible that the $4,000 intended for
Minnesota by the agricultural expert
ment bill of the last congress may yet
be allowed. in spite of Comptroller Dur
hams adverse ruling. Senator Spooner
has introduced bill which rectifies the
apparent error, and makes the payment
which was due on Oct. 1, Immediately
available in the course of the present
fiscal year. The secretary of the treas
ury, it is understood has consented to
include this appropriation among the
urgent deficiency estimates to be sent
by him to congress.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
Increasing the Number.

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.-The executive
commiotee of the National Prohibition
party met in this city to-day. Prof. S.
d. Dickie, of Albion, Mich, chairman
of the committee, was instructed in is
suing the call for the presidential con-
vention, which meets June 4, to ask the
prohibition voters in the several states
to send one delegate for every 10000
members of the party in addition to the
appOrtiOnment fixed by the recent ma
tiOnal conference. Prof. Dickie denies
the recently published statement that
the executive committee had made a
bargain with Gen. G. b. Fiske, of New
Jersey, for the presidential nomination.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
Will Lose Her Hands.

WELLsYILLE, o., Dec. ia ten
year-old daughter of j. n. Mccormick,
living here, while making taffy with a
number of others, tripped upon some
thing and fell, plunging both hands
into the boiling molaSses. where they
remained fully minute. The child's
hands were horribly burned. the flesh
coming off with the tatfy. exposing the
bone. 1t is feared amputation will be
necessary
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-12-14
The Last Spike.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-The cere-
mony of driving the last spike to signal
ize the completion of the California &
Oregon railway, will occur at Ashland,
Ore, next Saturday afternoon, Dec. II.
A party of invited guests. including the
governor of the state, and from princi-
pal cities of California, will leave here
next Friday night to witness the cere-
mOny. The party will then proceed on
to Portland, where a public reception
will be given. The completion of the
road gives. for the first time, an all rail
communication on the Pacific coast,
from the Mexican boundary to Puget
sound.